North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has said the country’s capacity to produce weapons-grade nuclear material has more than doubled over the past five years, signaling Pyongyang’s continued commitment to expanding its nuclear arsenal. Read More: North Korea may have made more nuclear bombs According to the state-run Korean Central News Agency (KCNA), Kim made the remarks during […]
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US hits Iran with new oil and shipping sanctions
Washington: The US Treasury Department’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) imposed new sanctions on Iranian companies and shipping brokers supporting the country’s armed forces through oil sales. The move aims to curb funding for Iran’s nuclear weapons program and its support for terrorist groups. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said the sanctions are part of […]
Iran blocks UN nuclear inspections at sites hit by Israel
TEHRAN: Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi on Thursday said the UN nuclear watchdog would not be granted access to Iranian nuclear sites damaged during its recent war with Israel without a formal agreement being reached. Araghchi made the remarks in an interview with Khabar Online ahead of an International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) resolution demanding […]
Iranians mark U.S. Embassy takeover amid renewed anti-American sentiment
TEHRAN – Iranians on Tuesday commemorated the anniversary of the 1979 takeover of the U.S. Embassy in Tehran, an annual event symbolizing defiance against American influence. This year’s commemoration carried added significance — it was the first since the U.S. bombed Iran’s nuclear sites during a 12-day war with Israel in June. Thousands of demonstrators gathered […]
Iran vows to continue nuclear enrichment despite US strikes
Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said Tehran will not abandon its nuclear program despite severe damage from US airstrikes last month. He told Fox News that uranium enrichment is currently halted due to serious damage to key facilities, but insisted Iran cannot give up enrichment. Araghchi called enrichment a national pride and a major achievement […]
US president warns Iran: Time running out to avoid war with Israel
US President Donald Trump urged Iran on Friday to make a deal over its nuclear program. He said there is still time to avoid further conflict with Israel. Trump warned that more brutal attacks are planned if peace talks fail. He urged both sides to choose diplomacy over violence. The call came after Israel launched […]
IAEA uncovers Iran’s secret nuclear program using undeclared material
The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) has revealed that Iran conducted secret nuclear activities involving undeclared nuclear material at three sites previously under investigation. According to a confidential report seen by Reuters, these undeclared operations were part of a structured nuclear program that lasted until the early 2000s. The findings highlight concerns about Iran’s transparency […]
Iran sees nuclear deal possible If U.S. avoids unrealistic demands
Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi expressed optimism about reaching an agreement on its nuclear program with the United States. He stated that progress is possible if Washington keeps its demands realistic. Araqchi spoke at a news conference in Moscow after meeting with Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov. He highlighted that Iran observed the United States’ […]